Green Screen and iMovie

Green Screen Step-by-Step Tutorial

​Planning your movie1. Create a storyboard: A storyboard is like an outline for your movie. Think of it as a comic strip version of your film- combining both images and words or sounds. Print this formto get started.2. Write a script: A script includes the setting, the characters, the lines the characters will speak and the movements they will make. You can write a script in any word processing application or print this handy template: http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/themes/lightscameraaction/_files/script.pdf3. Gather your materials: Collect any props or costumes you will need. These items will make your movie more authentic and fun to watch.4. Practice your lines and your movements: Your movie will look more professional if you aren't reading your lines. Practice a lot! We call this rehearsing.5. Find your background images: You are going to replace the green background with images to make your film more interesting. You should try to find high quality images- make sure to download the largest size available. Images found using these sources have been given permission for reuse:

If you find an image from another source, make sure you cite it. EasyBibcan help!

2. Gather your equipment: Check your library to borrow much of the above equipment.3. Film your movie: Make sure you DON'T WEAR GREEN! You may need to film multiple takes- don't worry, you will edit out the bloopers and mistakes.

Sharing Your MovieDecide how you are going to share your movie: There are many options for sharing videos!

Sharing with Google Drive: You can upload a video to Google Drive and share it through email or embed the video in a Google Site.

Sharing with Vimeo: Create a Vimeo account to share videos. You can embed these videos in a website or use a Vimeo Widget.

Sharing with You Tube: Create a You Tube Channel to share videos. You can choose between private, unlisted, and public sharing. ​​

Classroom ConnectionsGreen Screen videos can be used to support many content areas in the classroom. Check out this list of ideas to get started: